sustainable development goals

PeacePlayers South Africa using Hoop dreams to build an equitable society

What started as a breakthrough in mending religious tensions many years ago, has evolved into a unifying platform for many people across the globe....

Are you healthy and happy? Meet Dr. Michael Mol

By Mduduzi Malinga Michael Benjamin Mol was born on 16 August 1971 in Cape Town, South Africa. Although he did not go for career counseling,...

Media Statement: Government of South Africa to attend UK-AFRICA Investment Summit and the World...

At the request of President Cyril Ramaphosa, a few Ministers will represent South Africa at two important upcoming global events this week. The Ministers...

WHO endorses South Africa’s sugar tax

The World Health Organization has backed South Africa’s stance on taxing sugary drinks. It is a step towards curbing non-communicable diseases such as diabetes...

Press Release: South Africa hard at work at WEF Davos

South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will today Wednesday 18 January 2017 lead a senior government, labour and business delegation to the second day...

Full text: the mini budget

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his team before the delivery of the mini budget on 26 October 2016. (Image: National Treasury, Facebook) Compiled by Priya...

Transcript: 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture by Bill Gates

In his address for the 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, Bill Gates spoke under the broad theme of "living together". He touched on a...

Finding our way again: South Africa’s Aids journey

As South Africa prepares to host the International Aids Conference for the second time, it's worth reflecting on the massive strides the nation has...

Gift of the Givers and P&G bring clean water innovation to SA

PG thumbIn 11 years, US company Procter & Gamble has helped purify 10-billion litres of dirty water across the world with its innovative, low-cost powder. Now, in partnership with Gift of the Givers, the product is coming to South Africa, where it could change millions of lives.

Science Forum to ignite conversations about science and society

This week's inaugural Science Forum South Africa will provide a public science forum for discussions on the role of science in society in South Africa, across the continent, and globally, writes Science And Technology Minister Naledi Pandor.